The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-12-29

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As / sat at the tea table Thursday. the eth, with
THE TRIBUNE in one hand and piece of ginger,
bread in the other, l came across Susan Jane
recipe for Chicago gingerbread And laughed aloud
al her brothers admiration of It ] made up my
mind I'd try my luck next day and treat nay
brother to slice. did so with good success, ana
my brother said Il was better than cake. / shan
not lose that recipe, assure you. Try 1t, friends
Yes, Miss Mable, gladly reach across the distance
between the Old Bay State and Michigan, and clasp
hands IN friendship and eaYea kiss from u u SIS
ter. Grace, did say thought oking prolonged
my grandatheTs life made my brothers sInarterY
think not. Glad you agree with me in part.-Annle
L. Marsh
am a constant reader of THE TRIBUNE, and have
gained some very nice correspondents through IT,
Say to Charles Enyeart that for one would take
some other fellow believing the President to be
only man and nothing more Country School
Zoe: would suggest as a subject for your con-
templated essay, my School Days at the Kent
High school "-R Van Wrinkle.
The Boy Spy is splendid. Long may 1t last
Rees Horney, Colfax, III.
The new topics for discussion, brought forward
by the c. c. makes it very interesting for us ree-
donl-loving boys and girls. The fellow who was so
unlueky as to ask what postal autographs meant,
found out. VIII ask Nina Balou if she signed
her name Ignoramush before she knew what
postal autograph meant" Beaver Boy" Box ",
Donovan. ILL.,
hardly think the question, RcsoIDed, That the
hanging of the Chicago Anarchists was justihable
~, nf
fairness for believe few would support the mega
tive If governed by their true thoughts. We whose
fathers fought so bravely for the preservation OF
THIS Union DO not want the government overturned
by set OF foreign mlscreans, or anyone else, Tor
that matter. IL was certainly right to hang the
Anarchists an example, to show that the law
must be respected. Grace g. Hunt, shake hands;
your sentiments are mine.-Josie A Stephens
Denver Colo.
WALL now, will yew let pore baekwoods Teller
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time silent member of the Club and jist detar-
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/ There's Amy L. Marsh; my, how she kin write;
and Iyrel I,orriFner and 'Hoosier School Gal .
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and hull heap more that think great deal Nv.
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talk and rite very NICE but think lots Nv the 9. @.
gals and boys can aud if they viii rite, will an
swer every one" Baekwoods Boy" New Alex
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IOss; samples of wide crochet lace for the others
Ina Sears, Box 81, Nerdon, Neb Postal autographs
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! james W. Lauterman. Nliiamsyille, III. Hdr-
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Tor Century M00dztne, from February, 1888. TO May,
| IsS6.-Mrs sarah Robertson, Knobview, no. Pho
] t0graplS nli0fOUFa SoldierS' daupEters
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/ piece Of petrihed wood for the second.-Jesse II.
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/ ans--AlRmie Iutin, Bartlett, Neb. Book of poems
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young lady. and prize for second best by Jan. 81
| ISIS, by Union veteran who served four years,
| Africa, where he has been since the war.-A. II.
Somerset, Woodberry. Nd, lonely and friendless
bachelor. Postal autographs with G. c., by invalid
would hear from II. Van Nlnkle.-Edgar Decker,
/ Box 375, Bellevue Mich Recipe for ink that will
! appear and disappear at pleasure; Omaha Seen
cry Tor best collection Of poems patriotic prefer
red: have all the common National songs.-G. NJ
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The Curious Corner.
/ ANSWERS to questions win not be published with
| IN two three weeks after questions appear. Sc
all will have chance TO send replies and receive
I honorable mention with the number answered
/ The last tie of the Pacific Railroad was made 0
polished laurel wood, bound with silver bands
The spikes were one of gold from California ont
OF silver from Nevada, and one Of gold silver anC
| iron from Arizona
Peter Cooper built the first railroad in America.
Van Buren, was the wealthiest President, ant
| Monroe the poorest.
Bishop spaulding was styled the Xavier OF Nortl
I America.
Gen Wolf rose from siek-bed 70 lead his mel
into battle
Rip Van Wrinkle" says the oak and hickor,
trees bear fruit without blossom.
I. Who was il said i would rather be right thai
President MOODY Richardson.
2 Ia what year and by whom Ticonderog
captured2 9 When was Henry crowned, an,
where Ion Houseman, Castalia, O.
/ A. When. where and by whom was the first news
I paper published and what was its name ?-AIic
Harrison. Kent. Iowa
s. When did the Roman Empire reach its hight
Frank Toies Bolivia, Iii.
/ g. When was the first telegraph message sent
ana what was t2-AIeda Plympton.
SOME HARD PosERs.
/. What Indian Chief ate piece Of flesh from o.
a captured Chiefs shoulder 2. What was foun
ia Roger Wiliianls's grave2 3. When was the ia'
prohibiting imprisonment for debt establighed7
What colony u called the lost " Colony of Amel
ica 5. IL it twice far around the earth at
degrees south Of the equator il is al IS degree
north Of the equator stated by Dir. Carpenter
Massach usetts.-N ebsler Gross, Kenton, o.
BIBLE BRIGADE.
: The garden Eastward in Eden was the FIR
planted for the use OF man.
Seventy Of Jacobs descendants went with hiI
into Egypt. The number OF the tribes that can
: out will be found IA the fourth book of Moses
Aaron aud Miriam against Moses because
/ the Ethiopian woman which Moses had Inarriea
! AOt the frst family quarrel, or the last, over
brothers choice 81 a wife.
10 Psalm o. q this elevated figure is employed
The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at IL
{ / presence Of God; even Sinai itself was moved
b tie presence Of Cod, the God Of Israel"
Elisha was IN the field blowing when Eliza
|. threw his mantle upon him. Then Elisha left h
oxen aud asked leave TO kiss his father and moth
J good-by before following the prophet, which WI
granted.
Z J. Who was Manasseh? How old was he whe
lac began to reign? How long did he reign al
D where?-Dora T. Brand, La Porte Ind
2. What mark did the Lord set on Cain? g.
what prophets time were the heavens shut up on
= how longT-EuReue Cole, Wilsey. Kan.
4 s. What prophet advised The people TO rend the
: hearts and nos their garments? 5. Where is q
= Valley Of Decision mentoned?-B. u. Mccall
= 6. What Queen refused 10 come at the kins
= command f-l-l1e A. Smith.
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